SCRIPTURE
Galations 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
OBSERVATION
Paul the apostle wrote a letter to the Christians in Galatia. The letter was a warning to not follow any other gospel accept for the one that Jesus Christ preached. Paul was concerend that some of the new Christians were following different teachings rather than the true gospel. Today we have the same situation going on in our world. Motivational speakers, authors and so called spirtual leaders are wanting you to buy their new book. People want to teach their own principles, doctrines, and spiritual teachings. These men are wanting you to buy their "Secret" to success. They promise you everything from happiness, riches and better health. 1 Timothy 4:1 says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. We need to be careful to not fall prey to people who are wanting you to listen to their insights rather than the Holy Bible. Some authors bring certain scriptures out of the bible and publish them in their New Age books. The book, "The Secret" promises you success if you apply the "Law of Attraction" to your life. This teaching is not from the Gospel and will lead you away from Christ. The "Law of Attraction" is a demonic teaching that originated from a seance, and was given to Ester Hicks through a spirit-being(demon) called Abraham. Do not be mislead or confused!
APPLICATION
We all want to have happiness in life and to feel successful! So many times we get our eyes off of Christ and want to read some new teaching that will help us to be a better person or more positive. Jesus promises in his word that he has come to give us life and more abundantly. (John 10:10) If we will read his word daily and apply his spiritual teachings we will find true joy and happiness! I want to share the true gospel of Christ with people and not some teaching that will make people feel good. The good news is that Jesus has come to give us life!
PRAYER
Lord teach me to spend more time in your word and to not follow the teachings of men. Jesus send me your Holy Spirit that teaches all things. (Luke 12:12). Lord teach me what to say and how to say it. I pray that you will open our spiritual eyes to see that you are all we need! Protect your church from false teachings and help us to preach the true gospel.
Monday, March 10, 2008
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Thank you for your message today. It is true that the enemy can come to deceive us in ways that we are not even aware of. As fo myself your message made think about how quickly I will seek to read another book that promises me how to relieve stress, get organized or loss weight when in fact God's word has all the answers and the help I need if I will just sit down and read it. Pray before you read and God will direct you find to what you need in his Word. Praying God's blessings on your ministry.
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